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Photos: Riverside Christian School celebrates the Class of 2026
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (311+ words) Grand Forks Herald The school celebrated two graduates at its commencement ceremony. GRAND FORKS " It was a more intimate affair than most at Riverside Christian School's commencement ceremony on Sunday night. Daniel Moonen and Isaac Sundby " the only two people…...
UND spring commencement ceremonies highlight the importance of community
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (499+ words) GRAND FORKS " Saturday was a day of celebration and community for many students graduating from the University of North Dakota, as 2026 spring commencement ceremonies took place at the Alerus Center. "This moment reflects something built over time by people showing…...
Following temporary food pantry closure, Emerado Elementary School seeks solutions to food insecurity
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (756+ words) EMERADO " In response to the local food pantry's temporary closure, Emerado Elementary School has found ways to reduce food waste and meet the community's needs. Superintendent Cassaundra Riewer said the community may be small " with fewer than 400 people " but it…...
First cohort of UND's aircraft dispatcher courses receive certifications
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (569+ words) GRAND FORKS " Students of the first cohort of the University of North Dakota's aircraft dispatcher courses are earning their certifications, fulfilling a UND wish more than 20 years old. The first cohort is made up of 19 students who have completed 200 hours…...
Letter: Locally owned businesses lift up Grand Forks
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (280+ words) Grand Forks Herald Letter: Locally owned businesses lift up Grand Forks Lucent HD is a Grand Forks County company whose owners sent their kids to school in this city, donated to the local PTA, and have completed projects for Levi's…...
Backed by $1 million grant from NDAD, work begins on inclusive playground at Discovery Elementary
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (476+ words) GRAND FORKS " Thanks to a $1 million grant from the North Dakota Association for the Disabled, work is underway on a new fully inclusive playground adjacent to a south Grand Forks grade school. The Grand Forks Park District and NDAD this…...
Grand Forks School Board candidates offer opinions on district's $4. 4 million shortfall
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (561+ words) GRAND FORKS " Were mistakes made that led to a multimillion-dollar shortfall in the Grand Forks School District's budget? The lone incumbent seeking reelection to the School Board says rather than mistakes, the happenings that created the district's financial issues were…...
Amanda Kosior: From childhood negotiator to national debater, Jakob Kehrwald heads to nationals
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (547+ words) Jakob Kehrwald is 16 years old and a junior at Red River High School. When he turns 17 in June, he will celebrate with 7, 000 of his fellow students from across the country " because Jakob will be one of two North Dakotans to…...
At $1. 16 M a year, NDSU football coach to become ND's highest-paid public employee
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (855+ words) FARGO " A list of top public earners in North Dakota is soon headed for a shakeup following an attention-getting contract agreement. Tim Polasek, head football coach at North Dakota State University, is poised to become the highest-paid public employee in…...
Complaint against new GFPS administrator dismissed by state licensing board
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (205+ words) GRAND FORKS " The North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board on Thursday dismissed a complaint against an educator recently hired as assistant superintendent at Grand Forks Public Schools. The ESPB voted unanimously to dismiss the case against Chris Triggs, who…...